A new program has been launched to provide prize money for exhibitors at the Arabian Sport Horse National Championships beginning in 2008. Founded by a group of Sport Horse National (SHN) exhibitors and supporters, the program features half-price stallion services as the main source of funding.

By donating a breeding, all existing offspring of that stallion become eligible for the prize money in all payback classes. The stallion services are sold on a first-come-first-served basis to any mare owner.

Boasting over 135 of the highest quality stallions of all breeds, the SHN Payback Program promises to be quite popular among both breeders and exhibitors. “It’s a win/win situation for stallion and mare owners alike,” says program director Laura Wood. “Mare owners have access to the best stallions at a discount, and stallion owners can win recognition, as well as prize money for themselves. We offer a money back guarantee, even for frozen semen!”

The two top sires will each earn five percent of the total money raised, which amounts to over $21,000 at this time.

Exhibitors are the real beneficiaries, as they can earn cash for their accomplishments at the show. As the program grows, more payback classes will be added, both at entry and upper levels of the competition in each of the show’s divisions of dressage, over fences, carriage driving and sport horse under saddle and in-hand.

More information on this exciting program can be obtained by visiting the website at www.shnpayback.com or calling Laura Wood at (337) 370-7671 or Peggy Ingles at (410) 823-5579.

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